Top foundations funding recreation and sports organizations in Illinois
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $2.9M to 20 recreation and sports organizations in Illinois in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 3 | $60k | $16k | Accepts |
| 2 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 3 | $2.1k | $100 | Invitation only |
| 3 | Julius W Hegeler II Foundation Danville, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $2.4M | $1.2M | Accepts |
| 4 | Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation Coraopolis, PA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $6k | $3k | Accepts |
| 5 | Edward Jones Foundation St Louis, MO · last grant 2024 | 2 | $1.1k | $500 | Invitation only |
| 6 | The FJK Private Foundation Wilmington, DE · last grant 2024 | 1 | $85k | $85k | Invitation only |
| 7 | Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $40k | $20k | Accepts |
| 8 | Chicago Blackhawks Foundation Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $35k | $35k | Accepts |
| 9 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc Chicago, IL · last grant 2023 | 1 | $35k | $35k | Accepts |
| 10 | The Dupage Community Foundation Downers Grove, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $27k | $27k | Accepts |
| 11 | Dodson Foundation Inc Inverness, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $25k | $25k | Invitation only |
| 12 | Frederick Henry Prince Trust Dated 7947 Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $20k | $20k | Accepts |
| 13 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 1 | $16k | $16k | Accepts |
| 14 | The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $15k | $15k | Accepts |
| 15 | The American Center for Philanthropy Inc Northfield, MN · last grant 2024 | 1 | $10k | $10k | Accepts |
Recent grants
Western Dupage Special Recreation Association Foundation · Carol Stream · 2024 · from The FJK Private Foundation
$85,000
Balloons Over Vermilion NFP · Danville · 2024 · from Julius W Hegeler II Foundation
$45,000
Chicago Warriors Inc · Hoffman Est · 2024 · from Chicago Blackhawks Foundation
$35,000
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Based on grants reported to the IRS (Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I) and matched to recipient organizations by name and address. Ranked by the number of organizations funded. Always check a funder's current guidelines. About the data